Finding the Third Proportional to 832,064 and 1,788,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,064 and 1,788,604 is: 3,844,781.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,064 : 1,788,604 = 1,788,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,064/1,788,604 = 1,788,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,064x = 1,788,604 × 1,788,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,064x = 3,199,104,268,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,199,104,268,816/832,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,844,781.49
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